Lorraine Kelly’s pregnant daughter has confirmed she will welcome a baby girl when she gives birth in September – and is adamant the child’s name will have strong links to her Scottish heritage.
Rosie Smith – the breakfast TV presenter’s only child with husband Steve Smith – announced her pregnancy in April.
She has since confirmed her first child with partner Steve White will be a girl and admits they always planned to have children sooner rather than later.
Rosie, 29, told HELLO! : “We had talked about it a lot and we both wanted to become parents quite young, so that our parents could be there as long as possible.”
Rosie is also keen to reference the child’s Scottish ancestry when choosing a name, but admits she struggles to come up with one.
Lorraine Kelly’s pregnant daughter has confirmed she will welcome a baby girl when she gives birth in September – and is adamant the child’s name will have links to her Scottish heritage
“I really wanted to have a Scottish connection and we had chosen a Scottish boy’s name, but girls are difficult. I wish I had options,” she explained.
Celebrating Rosie’s pregnancy on her ITV show, Lorraine, 64, told viewers: “I’m going to be a grandmother! How exciting is this? Granny Smith because, you know, my married name is Smith!
“So I’m Granny Smith!” We’re all very excited, it’s huge and wonderful and yes… it’s lifted everyone’s spirits, which is just great!
“Thank you to everyone who sent me messages, that was really nice of you… thank you so much, that means a lot, that means a lot!”
Opening the show, Dr Hilary said: “I think congratulations are in order, don’t you Grandma?
Lorraine replied: “It’s not about me!… It’s true.”
Adding that her husband Steve Smith had told her to “not interfere too much”, she admitted: “Is it going to be difficult not to interfere?”
“We are so thrilled. This is the best and most exciting thing that has ever happened to our family. It’s just brilliant!’
Lorraine Kelly, 64, revealed what her first grandchild will call her as she broke her silence on the happy news on Monday’s show.
Rosie previously admitted she couldn’t be more excited about her new arrival, with the podcaster sharing a selfie of herself posing with her blossoming baby bump in the mirror.
She cradled her growing belly as she shared that she was 12 weeks pregnant, captioning the post: “We couldn’t be more excited – you’re already such a loved little sweetheart.”
In another photo, she shared her 12-week ultrasound, in which her little one was “the size of a fig.”
Lorraine and her husband, Steve Smith, welcomed their only daughter in 1994.
Rosie’s other half, Steve White, is the proud parent of their adorable dog Ruby, a mini wire-haired dachshund.
Speaking about having a famous mother who appears every week on British television, the doting mother – whose podcast is called What If? – previously admitted that Lorraine was not the reason she ventured into broadcasting herself.
Celebrating on her ITV show, Lorraine, 64, exclaimed: “I’m going to be a granny!” How exciting is this? Granny Smith because, you know, my married name is Smith!’
On Friday, Rosie, who is Lorraine Kelly’s only daughter, cradled her growing belly as she shared that she was 12 weeks into her journey (pictured together in May 2021)
In another photo, she shared her 12-week ultrasound, in which her little one was “the size of a fig.”
Fans and famous friends rushed to the comments section to congratulate the TV veteran’s daughter.
Rosie, who studied journalism at Edinburgh Napier University, told The Tab: “I don’t really consider my mother as an inspiration. I mean, she’s not why I’m studying journalism.
“My father is a cameraman, that’s how my parents met, while my uncle works in advertising and my grandfather also worked in the television industry. So I guess it runs in the family.
“I had no idea what I wanted to do in college, but my family knew a lot about journalism and media. I also see it as fun rather than work, which is important.
“I still haven’t decided exactly what I want to do,” she added in 2015.
Rosie’s other half, Steve White, is the proud parent of their adorable pooch Ruby, a mini wire-haired dachshund.
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